24. Michael Cumming

from The Last Line · host James Albarn

In this episode of The Last Line, James talks to filmmaker Michael Cumming about his new film King Rocker, a documentary about Robert Lloyd, lead singer of 70's post-punk band The Nightingales. During their conversation they discuss the new film, its central protagonist Robert Lloyd, Michael's work on Chris Morris's now legendary Brass Eye and the surprise success of Matt Berry's Toast of London. Michael Cumming is a director and filmmaker whose back catalogue includes Chris Morris's Brass Eye and Michael's subsequent film about it Oxide Ghosts, Matt Lucas & David Walliams in Rock Profile, the cult classic Snuff Box with Matt Berry. Michael worked with Matt Berry again when he directed the BAFTA winning Toast Of London. King Rocker airs on Sky Arts on Saturday 6th February at 9PM. It is presented and written by Stewart Lee who appears in Episode 23 of the podcast. King Rocker Trailer: https://youtu.be/UEUuvN9S9I4 To see more of Michael's work check out the links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/youmatico Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/michaelcumming Website: http://www.michaelcumming.co.uk James's other podcast with musician George Kerridge, Getting Pretentious, can be found at the links below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/getting-pretentious/id1504881437 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48GqHY4cQVgTPw9F7EoEuX?si=STXHzOwuTeGzk6_eOpqpWgIf If you have enjoyed the show then please join James on Instagram @jamesalbarn and Twitter @jamesalbarn, follow the podcast on Instagram @thelastlinepodcast and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thelastlinepodcast. You can donate to the show via Patreon at www.patreon.com/thelastline

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